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Bass Guitar Videos and DVDs

Michael Manring Video

Michael Manring

Manring describes the techniques used on his Thonk CD, and demonstrates his approach to performing music in this DVD. Also covers: altered tunings, slap technique with a fretless bass, use of the EBow, changing tunings, and more.

Beginning Bass Vol. 1 Video

Beginning Bass

Parts of the bass are described, as well as how to tune, how to play with fingers or with a pick, right- and left-hand positioning, bass lines (from root, 5th) to walking bass lines, getting good tone, scales, and more.

Beginning Bass Vol. 2 Video

Beginning Bass Volume 2 graduates to the intermediate level further building a stronger foundation. The video runs approximately 30 minutes. It is taught by Larry Antonino who has performed with Jeff Beck, Chaka Khan, The Jazz Crusaders, etc.

Play Bass Today! CD/Book Pack Level 1

Teach yourself to play the easy way! This method gets beginners playing the bass at their own pace through easy-to-understand instruction and a great CD featuring instruction and 99 demo tracks complete with background accompaniments. You'll learn songs, riffs and scales; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; how to read standard notation and tablature; and much more. Perfect for all ages!

Play Bass Today! Level 1 Video

Composer: Chris Kringel. This DVD can be used as a supplement to the Play Bass Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great introduction to the bass guitar. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics covers: songs, riffs and scales; all musical styles; and playing tips and techniques, with all examples in standard notation and tablature. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of bass music!

Nathan East - The Business of Bass Video

Nathan East takes you into the studio and behind the scenes to learn and see first-hand what it takes to be a professional musician. East has collaborated and toured with some of the most famous stars in the industry, including Clapton, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Babyface, Billy Preston and David Foster. With these artists and others, The Business of Bass covers the demands and rewards of making music for a living, both in live performance and studio sessions. Bonus tracks include: interactive Q&A • professionals' workshop with Harvey Mason and Nathan East • rare concert performances by Fourplay featuring Nathan East, Bob James, Harvey Mason and Larry Carlton.

Slap Bass - The Ultimate Guide Video

This DVD is the ultimate source for learning the secrets of funk bass, in a player-friendly menu format. Covers: instruction on slapping, popping, left-hand integration, dead notes, and more dangerous techniques; a dedicated groove for each new technique; grooving with a drum machine; funk history – the hallowed grooves of the Funk Triumvirate; slow demos, tips on sound, and creating your own grooves; and much more! Includes a booklet with notation and tab for all examples.

Advanced Bass Grooves Video

In this video you will learn a fantastic selection of today's bass grooves, fills, and licks. You will learn sliding harmonics, two-hand chord extensions, and two-hand interval tapping. This video takes you step by step through thumping, choking, snapping, and slapping.

Flea - Adventures in Spontaneous Jamming & Techniques Video

Flea, thrash funk master of Red Hot Chili Peppers, presents an introspective and live performance improvisation with drummer Chad Smith in this video hosted by River Phoenix. Flea discusses the theories, philosophies, styles, sounds and techniques he uses when performing in the style he's famous for: slapping, plucking, thumping, and popping, bringing together rock, funk, punk, jazz, and Latin like never before.

Michael Manring - Thonk Video

Something special happens when a group of musicians gets together to play for the first time. This video captures that magic. Michael Manring assembled a group of first-rate musicians, only one of whom he'd met before, and they played without any rehearsal and videotaped the results.

Bass Day 1998 Video

This history-making event in NYC featured 4 of the world's most celebrated bassists. Captured here are: Michael Manring playing solo pieces on four different instruments (sometimes simultaneously!); Andy Gonzalez in a scorching set of Afro-Cuban favorites; Francis Rocco Prestia playing Tower of Power classics; and Victor Wooten's set of music ranging from funk to beautiful ballads. Also includes an award presentation to bass legend Milt Hinton and an amazing jam featuring the entire lineup, plus John Patitucci and Oteil Burbridge.

Special DVD feature: photo gallery available using the web link function.

Victor Wooten Live at Bass Day 1998 Video

Named Bass Player Magazine's Player of the Year for the past two years, Victor Wooten is a musician of incredible depth. Here, accompanied by his brother Elijah (Regi) Wooten on guitar and Kelly Gravely on drums, he presents an amazing set of diverse music, from serious funk to classic performances of 'Amazing Grace' and 'Norwegian Wood.' Otiel Burbridge joins him on stage for a tour de force finale. Victor also discusses his thoughts on music and provides an in-depth lesson & exercises on his technique.

Special DVD Features: an additional 60-minute interview in which Victor discusses the techniques he is working on now • influences (including Stanley Clarke, Bootsy Collins, Larry Graham, Jaco, Curtis Mayfield and Prince) • a multi-language feature to view the DVD in Spanish, German and Japanese • a beautiful unaccompanied solo by Victor.